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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.58, 1,519.10 and 396.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.58, 1,519.10 and 396.12 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.58 : 1,519.10 = 396.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.58/1,519.10 = 396.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.58x = 1,519.10 × 396.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.58x = 601,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,740.50/1,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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